Rearrange the following sentence parts to form a meaningful and grammatically correct paragraph:
P. They believed that individuals were free to make their own choices, but were also condemned to bear the responsibility for them.
Q. Existentialist philosophers emerged in the 20th century, seeking to understand the human condition in a world without inherent meaning.
R. The movement was a response to the moral vacuum left by the devastation of two world wars.
S. This radical sense of freedom, therefore, came with a profound sense of anxiety and dread.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct sequence forms a logical paragraph. Sentence Q introduces the existentialist philosophers. R follows by explaining the historical context (the moral vacuum after the world wars) that led to the movement. P then describes a core belief of these philosophers (freedom and responsibility). Finally, S concludes the paragraph by describing the consequence of this freedom (anxiety and dread).